Sacramento County

William Alexander Anderson, born in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, in 1846, became a prominent figure in central California’s legal and literary circles. Moving to California in 1850, he pursued an education in law at Benicia Law College, graduating in 1865. Anderson served as county auditor, city attorney, and police judge in Sacramento. He was deeply involved in the Republican Party and contributed significantly to local cultural life as a writer and dramatic critic. His career was marked by integrity and public service, earning him widespread respect and admiration.